SIA update – How to report training malpractice

SIA
SIA

What is training malpractice?
The SIA define training malpractice as “any deliberate activity, neglect, default or other practice that compromises the integrity of the assessment process and/or the validity of certificates.”

Some examples of training malpractice are when:

A learner cheats during an exam, or they help someone else to cheat

The trainer gives out the answers before or during an exam

The trainer passes someone who has not completed the required number of hours for the course

The trainer falsifies records to make it look as though a learner did better in an exam than they really did


What should you do if you become aware of training malpractice?
You should report training malpractice to the relevant awarding organisation and qualifications regulator. Their compliance departments will investigate, and take action if they need to.

If you send the SIA information directly about training malpractice, they will send it on to these organisations.

Awarding organisations
Send your report of training malpractice to the email addresses listed below:

BIIAB: complianceandregulation@biiab.co.uk
Highfield: centresupport@highfield.co.uk
Pearson BTEC: pqsmalpractice@pearson.com
Qualifications Network: feedback@qnuk.org
SFJ Awards: qateam@sfjawards.com
Trident Awards (LASER): compliance@laser-awards.org.uk

Qualifications regulators
Send your report of training malpractice to:

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) if it happened in England


The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) if it happened in Scotland
Qualifications Wales if it happened in Wales


The Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) if it happened in Northern Ireland


What should you tell them?
You should be as specific as possible in your report to the awarding organisation and qualifications regulator. There are some details they will need to know before they can begin their investigation.

You will need to tell them:

Who – the names of anyone you think is involved
What – a description of the malpractice
Where – the training provider you suspect of involvement and the address of any Training or assessment sites (some have multiple sites)
When – the times and dates of the malpractice, and the times and dates of the training and assessment period as a whole


They will not be able to investigate unless they have this information.

What SIF offer

Hundreds of members across the UK benefit from our expert legal advice, support and continued protection every day.

Services

  • Expert Legal Advice

    Provided by our dedicated support team and partners.

  • Wellbeing Support & Counselling

    Professional advice for internal discipline issues

  • Tribunal Support

    Dedicated support in employment tribunal matters.

  • 24/7 Phone Support

    Expert advice via telephone support and counselling.

Latest from the Security Industry

Articles

Member Testimonials

Reviews

    "I cannot describe how SIF have helped me during a tough time with my company. They managed my meetings with HR and managers professionally and knowledgeably. They were also available to attend the meeting with me on short notice and always responded to my messages for any recommendations I needed."

    "I recently had a TUPE case and was struggling to get the holiday pay I was owed. The union SIF stepped in and provided amazing support throughout the process. Thanks to their dedication and expertise, I received the holiday pay I was due. I am incredibly grateful for their help and highly recommend SIF to anyone in need of union assistance."

    "Wonderful union. The president Daniel represented me recently and I was happy with the outcome. Join the SIF, the security union fighting for the welfare of security staff."